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Tatun ja Patun Suomi(Tatu and Patu’s Finland)By Aino Havukainen and Sami Toivonen, Illustrated by Aino Havukainen and Sami ToivonenPublished by Otava 2007Story summaryBrothers Tatu and Patu are alien children, they set out to explore Finland and its culture. In their own funny way they explorethe country looking at its nature, history and culture and turn up lots of fascinating information.

By Mauri Kunnas and Tarja Kunnas, Illustrated by Mauri Kunnas and Tarja KunnasPublished by Otava 1992Story summaryA colourful story that is adapted from the Finnish National Epic, The Kalevala. The tribes of cats, dogs and wolves live close to one another. A cat and two dogs are competing to woo a beautiful wolf girl that ends in a dreadful fight over her.

By Sinikka and Tiina Nopola, Illustrated by Markus MajaluomaPublished by Tammi 2006Story summaryThe book has twelve stories, one for each month of the year. For example, midsummer magic, picking mushrooms and writing a letter to Santa Claus.

By Kaija Pispa, Illustrated by Elina WarstaPublished by WSOY 2004Story summaryThis is a poetry book for children. There are many cheerful rhymes on nature, bugs and other animals. Some of the poems use funny wordplays and rhymes.

By Aili Somersalo, Illustrated by Onni MansnerusPublished by WSOY 1991Story summaryThe Elven Elder of the King of Fairyland leaves his position to travel with a witch to a remote island. He faces challenges much too difficult for an elf and turns to the Prince of Fairyland for help.

By Pekka Vuori, Illustrated by Pekka VuoriPublished by Otava 2001Story summaryWe all know what Santa Claus does at Christmas time but what does he do the rest of the year? Korvatunturi is the story of the rest of Santa’s year and the elves and animals that help him.